When you own shares on the ASX, you’ll have access to information through both your broker (like SIX) and your share registry (which is appointed by the company you’ve invested in to manage records and other matters on their behalf). The most common share registries in Australia are Computershare and MUFG (formerly Link Market Services).
You don’t have to set up an account with your share registry, but it will give you access to further information and statements that you might find useful - especially around tax time.
If you’d like to set up an investor centre account for shares you’ve purchased through SIX, you’ll usually need to link it to your SIX Holder Identifier Number (or HIN). You can see your HIN listed in your SIX account profile.
✳️ What you can do with your SIX account
Buy and sell (broker-sponsored) shares
Update your SIX account details
View your current portfolio, orders, and wallet balance
Track the progress of any campaigns you support
Use our trading filters and read ethical profiles
Withdraw any dividends from your shares to your bank account
Use dividends to purchase more shares
ℹ️ What you can do with an investor centre account (generally)
Buy and sell (issuer-sponsored) shares
Update account details with your registry including adding your TFN
Access dividend and tax statements
Reinvest any dividends you receive*
*Dividend reinvestment plans may have tax implications - you may wish to seek professional taxation advice for your individual financial circumstances.